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District reclassified as rural, adding state funding through FY 2032
What happened
On August 24, 2026 the superintendent told the board the district had been reclassified as a Rural District, with 4 of its 7 schools now classified as rural. She said this brings additional per-pupil funding through fiscal year 2032. The new finance director also said the district was closing out its fourth quarter and preparing for an audit through November.
Why it matters to families
Extra per-student money helps offset the shortfall that the district is covering with savings.
The evidence
Stated in the superintendent's report in the August 24 summary. The dollar amount is not in the collected records.
The source
Board meeting summary, August 24, 2026See the full record for Steamboat Springs School District RE-2.
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